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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,167.48, 441,832.50 and 174,976.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,167.48, 441,832.50 and 174,976.24 is: 241,467.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,167.48 : 441,832.50 = 174,976.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,167.48/441,832.50 = 174,976.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,167.48x = 441,832.50 × 174,976.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,167.48x = 77,310,189,559.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,310,189,559.80/320,167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,467.96

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